Moves from interim position ahead of 'a number of excellent applicants'
Paul Jones has been announced as the new full-time manager of FC Isle of Man.
He's been managing the Ravens on an interim basis since November, after taking over from Chris Bass.
During that time he's overseen the team's progression to 13th in the NWCFL Premier Division, leading his side to a strong end to the season where they recorded five straight wins in their last five matches of the campaign.
In a statement, Paul says he's "delighted and honoured" and "looking forward to the challenge of building on all the good work we have done to date, and to continue to move the club on to the next level."
Ravens’ chair Gill Christian said: “We are pleased to be able to appoint Paul to the role full-time.”
“Paul’s appointment comes at the end of a process laid down in the club’s constitution whereby we invited expressions of interest from all interested parties. There were a number of excellent applicants and we are very grateful to everyone who contacted and took the time to meet with us.
“Ultimately the Board agreed that Paul was the natural choice to continue the recent good work and keep some continuity for the team.
“We’re all looking forward to Paul leading the team next season, building on the progress he and the team have demonstrated over the last few months.”
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